Christmas White Russian
A flavorful and festive holiday drink that's a delicious winter treat!
Servings: 5 drinks
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
Cinnamon Syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Syrup
- 1 cup vodka
- 3/4 cup Kahlua
- 1/2 cup Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
- 1/2 cup cinnamon syrup
- 1 1/4 cups coconut milk, half and half, cream, or whole milk
- whipped cream
- crushed ginger cookies for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1. To make the cinnamon syrup. In a pot, combine 1/2 cup water, the honey, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla. Let cool. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.2. In a pitcher, combine the vodka, Kahlua, hazelnut liquor, 1/2 cup cinnamon syrup (or to taste), 1/4 cup water, and the cream. Stir to combine. Chill for 2 hours. Stir well before serving. Pour over ice. Dollop with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies, if desired. 3. To Make A Mocktail: In a pitcher, combine 1 cup espresso, 1/2 cup hazelnut syrup, 1/4 cup cinnamon syrup (or to taste), 1/2 cup water, and the cream. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve. Stir to combine. Chill for 2 hours. Stir well before serving. Pour over ice. Dollop with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal
